Gaggs Camp

Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping costs Single site: $37 per night. Gaggs Camp is a National Forest campground near Madera, California.

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Madera, California

National Forest
Managed by

Getting a site

Managed by: National Forest
Reservations: None, first-come
Fee: Single site: $37 per night

Source: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-30

What's there

✓ Toilets
✓ Fire rings
✕ Potable water

On site: Toilets and fire rings. No potable water.

Access and cell service

Elevation: 5,800 ft

37.3612, -119.4680 in Madera. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Gaggs Camp?

No. Gaggs Camp is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.

How much does it cost to camp at Gaggs Camp?

Camping at Gaggs Camp costs Single site: $37 per night.

Is there drinking water at Gaggs Camp?

No. Gaggs Camp has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.

Who manages Gaggs Camp?

Gaggs Camp is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Gaggs Camp

Hot springs and waterfalls nearby

swimholesmap.com · within 30 miles

Nearest to Gaggs Camp, in straight-line miles: Chilnualna Falls (waterfall, 16 miles), Mono Hot Springs (hot spring, 25 miles), Nevada Fall (waterfall, 25 miles), Vernal Fall (waterfall, 26 miles), and Bridalveil Fall (waterfall, 26 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.